Kampala Geopolitics Conference

The Future of Aid: Administering the bitter medicine?

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Summary

With the introduction of the post-2015 goals and targets, traditional aid models of North-to- South transactions were coined outdated. Bilateral and multilateral donors have for several decades provided massive volumes of assistance to support developing countries. This has contributed to the reduction of poverty, improvement of social infrastructure and in some countries to a successful transformation of the entire economy. But critical voices highlight shortcomings in aid effectiveness and point out that in spite of large volumes of aid the results remain far behind expectations and key problems in the developing world remain unsolved. Moreover, the modalities of aid have been questioned, especially the conditionalities attached by Western donors. There have been continuous efforts to reform development assistance over the last two decades – towards more coordination, coherence and local ownership. At the same time, new models are coming up, such as modern ideas of global philanthropy and more private sector- focussed approaches. And new powerful players have entered the arena: countries like China, India and Brazil have started shaking up the donor landscape. What does all this mean for the future of aid? Is development aid a solution or part of the problem? What needs to happen in order for aid to be more effective? And what is the motivation of the donors? Is development aid a tool of geopolitical power play?

Conference

Details

  • Time: 2:00 pm
  • Venue: Tent

Meet the Panelists

Raymond Mujuni

Raymond Mujuni

Expert in Governance, International Relations and International Development

Mujuni Raymond is a reputable and seasoned communications professional with core expertise in governance, International Relations and International Development. Raymond Mujuni is a co-founder of the African Institute for Investigative... Read more
Michelle Omamteker

Michelle Omamteker

Executive Director and Founder, Malengo Foundation and a Disability Rights and Inclusion activist.

Michelle Omamteker is the Executive Director and Founder of Malengo Foundation and a Disability Rights and Inclusion activist. Malengo Foundation engages in advocating for Sustainable Development Goal 10 for Reduced... Read more
Andrew Mwenda

Andrew Mwenda

CEO, The Independent

Andrew Mwenda is a print, radio and television journalist and an active critic of many forms of Western. He produced documentaries and commentaries for the BBC on the dangers of aid and... Read more
Ingo Badoreck

Ingo Badoreck

Heading the Rule of Law programme, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)

Ingo Badoreck will be heading the Rule of Law programme of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) for West Africa based in Senegal from November 2019. Previously, he held the position of Secretary-General... Read more
Joël Boutroue

Joël Boutroue

Representative, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to Uganda.

Joël Boutroue is the Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to Uganda. Having worked for the United Nations since 1984, he held positions as UN Resident... Read more
Humphrey Nabimanya

Humphrey Nabimanya

Founder and Team Leader, Reach A Hand Uganda

Humphrey Nabimanya is the founder and Team Leader of Reach A Hand Uganda, leading youth empowerment programmes on livelihood and skills development, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights and HIV/AIDS awareness.... Read more